Which Acid Is a Carboxylic Acid

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which acid is a carboxylic acid?

• A) hydrochloric acid,HCl
• B) nitric acid,HNO₃
• C) sulfuric acid,H₂SO₄
• D) acetic acid,CH₃COOH

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